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Dr. Karen Tan, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.9 (21)
Map Pin Small Amsterdam, NY
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35 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Karen Tan, MD

Dr. Karen Tan, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Amsterdam, NY. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Nathan Littauer Hospital and St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam. Patients rated Dr. Tan an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Tan works at Practice in Amsterdam, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Family Ear Nose and Throat Care PC
    5010 State Highway 30 Ste 204, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 842-8185
  2. 2
    St. Mary's Hospital At Amsterdam
    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 842-1900

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  • Nathan Littauer Hospital
  • St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam

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Sinusitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Acute Sinusitis
Broken Nose
Deviated Septum
Enlarged Turbinates
Facial Fracture
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Ear Tube Placement
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Allergic Rhinitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anosmia
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Cervical Vertigo
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Earwax Buildup
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Loss of Smell and Taste
Mixed Hearing Loss
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Tonsillitis
Adenoidectomy
Desensitization
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Radiofrequency Ablation Turbinate
Sphenoidotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Tonsillectomy
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Acute Laryngitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Chronic Adenoid Infection
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Cough
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Deafness
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Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Head and Neck Cancer
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Leukoplakia
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Oral Cancer
Outer Ear Infection
Parosmia
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
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TMJ
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Tongue Cancer
Tongue-Tie
Tonsil Cancer
Vertigo
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Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Wheezing
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Audiometry
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Frenectomy
Glossectomy
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Sleep Study
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    3.9
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    About Dr. Karen Tan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1427129071
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Tan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tan has seen patients for Sinusitis, Chronic Sinusitis and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Tan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Tan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Tan appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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